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Population and households in ZIP 98331
Household size in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 98331 is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.59 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.7 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.6 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
At 39.6, the median age in ZIP 98331 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 36.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 98331 (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 98331 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington ZIP codes.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 98331
Renters in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.8% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.2% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in ZIP 98331 rent their homes (38.0%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (57.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the southeast and least common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 98331: 16.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 98331 was built around 1977, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are older than in Washington overall, where the median home dates to 1984. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $577 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $634 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $623 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $831 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$253 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 98331 pays $831 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $253 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. ZIP 98331 has the lowest rents of any Washington ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 98331
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.6% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 98331 than nationally: 25.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.7% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.1% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.6% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 98331 is close to the national rate: 88.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Washington overall (91.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 98331
| Period | ZIP 98331 | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in ZIP 98331 than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 98331 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 98331 | 2.32 | 39.6 | 13.8% | 38.0% | 16.0% | 1977 | $831 | 25.6% | 88.6% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98305 | 2.28 | 58.8 | 16.2% | 23.9% | 25.7% | 1972 | $899 | 5.8% | 87.0% | 19.6% |
| ZIP 98350 | 2.79 | 44.8 | 21.8% | 18.9% | 28.1% | 1991 | $678 | 11.8% | 85.8% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 98362 | 2.22 | 49.6 | 6.3% | 32.8% | 6.5% | 1973 | $1,246 | 30.8% | 93.3% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 98382 | 2.13 | 58.9 | 6.6% | 19.3% | 9.8% | 1989 | $1,499 | 35.9% | 95.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 98376 | 2.13 | 58.2 | 5.3% | 10.3% | 26.8% | 1986 | $1,275 | 32.8% | 93.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 98325 | 2.23 | 53.6 | 5.3% | 21.4% | 16.0% | 1987 | $1,355 | 36.8% | 94.6% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 98339 | 2.43 | 47.8 | 12.4% | 20.8% | 11.7% | 1983 | $1,240 | 29.8% | 93.2% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 98365 | 1.97 | 63.0 | 1.8% | 9.1% | 14.9% | 1992 | $1,772 | 46.2% | 96.4% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 98358 | 2.24 | 62.5 | 3.3% | 14.8% | 18.1% | 1993 | $1,458 | 44.5% | 94.1% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 98364 | 2.16 | 52.6 | 1.4% | 22.5% | 6.0% | 1990 | $2,167 | 34.2% | 99.2% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 98331. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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